Adjunct - Biological Sciences

Indian River State College; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian River State College in Port Saint Lucie is hiring a qualified instructor to prepare and grade coursework while maintaining student engagement. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities include teaching assigned classes, maintaining office hours, and contributing to departmental activities. Preferred qualifications include a Doctorate and relevant teaching experience. This role requires effective classroom management and a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds.
• Two to five years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, instruct, and grade all class coursework.
• Maintain office hours for student meetings.
• Participate in department meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proven teaching skills

Computer literacy

Education

Masters degree in the teaching discipline

Doctorate in the teaching discipline

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing, instructing, and grading all class coursework
• Assigning final grades
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution in the specific teaching discipline, or a Masters degree with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in the specific teaching discipline
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Proven teaching skills with the ability to convey basic concepts and theories in a practical and comprehensible way
• Ability to recognize and respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds and to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process
• Computer literacy and experience using computers in the classroom with willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to teaching of specific discipline

Preferred:

• A Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in the teaching discipline
• Two to five years teaching experience in a post‑secondary institution
• All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS)

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instructing assigned classes; grading all quizzes, tests, and written assignments
• Assigning final grades and delivering grades and grade justification sheets
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students
• Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment
• Participating in department, division, and general adjunct faculty meetings
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty‑five (25) pounds. Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines such as copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.